Official Review: Pressing Flowers by Katie Blanchard

[P Reefer]

Your review has me scared about reading the book as it appears to be such a sad and heartbreaking story. I am encouraged to know that you found the story while not faced pace to be a page-turner. Thank you for your vivid review.

[maggi3]

From what I read, I wasn’t sure if I would like this book or not, but your review sold me. This sounds like a beautiful and emotional story. Thanks and congrats on being BOTD!

[Dominic kimwele]

When you read the book sample you find yourself hooked as the book is so emotional.

[Kajori Sheryl Paul]

Mirium's srptory seems like one that can make the reader both smile and cry.

Thank you for the great review.

[Elizabeth Pass]

Sounds like I need to keep a box of tissues nearby while reading this one. I can't imagine suffering through such a great loss. At least she had her daughter.

[Cecilia_L]

I find it difficult to read books that are as sad as you describe here. I appreciate your heartfelt review.

[Malibongweblessing]

Since her husband's death, Miriam has been struggling to cope. She is no longer a mother to her daughter since she can hardly get herself out of bed everyday. But suddenly faced with her mother's threat to fiLe for custody. She finds seven items on apiece of paper, dragging her back into the world.

The challenge of the list that her mother wrote brings her back to therapy and support groups.

I find this book touching, poor Miriam. Sometimes we grumble and say we know what it means to be lonely, depressed and discouraged whereas we know nothing.

[EvaDar]

This exploration of grief, loss, and renewal sounds inspiring. I could tell just from your review how profound the grief was for Marion. Nice job on the review.

[skindrukas]

Even though the story is sad, and I couldn't say I like reading sad books, this one got me interested. I like well developed characters and their evolution throughout the story. The protagonist of this book seems to have had to jump over a big abyss.

[Tim Terry]

As a man I get the impression that this book is probably for women, but as a writer myself I am fascinated to read the review and its descriptions of the authors handling of the characters and of grief. The review certainly gives a comprehensive and an emotional overview of the book and I will enjoy reading it, I am sure.

[Chrystal Oaks]

Grief is an emotion we all experience at some point. It sounds like Blanchard is a terrific writer, to pull the reader in and be one with the protagonist. When I'm ready to read this book, I'll be sure to have tissues nearby. Thanks for the great review!

[The-happy-reader-7]

Great review! This story explores a very difficult issue of loss. It expresses the raw and real emotions people suffer endure when they lose their loved ones. It also depicts the strength needed to piece one's life back together. I believe this book would be relatable to people experiencing similar situations and may also help them throughout the process to overcome these situations.

[Dawud Adaviruku]

I'm looking forward to read read this book. How sad it was for Miriam to loose her husband in that tragic manner. Great review

[ccundall2130]

This book grabbed me from the start. Anyone that has felt any loss can relate. Anyone that has empathy can feel the pain of that loss. It is well written and promises to be a good read. The review reaffirms this book will be worth the time. The fact it is free today means there aren't any excuses to curl up with it and keep going.

[Seamstress]

This is exactly the kind of book I would like to read some raining day. A little bit sad, a little bit happy -- just like a life itself. Thank you both(author and reviewer)for such good story and congratulation with BOTD!